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Old 04-14-2009, 06:58 PM
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Ok im getting a DM-1 spec Pro.Whats the best engine .28 under $200 thats one of the rules for the class im running.Im thinking want the highest RPM for straight away speed,also want good over all power,and durablity.

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I think the Picco P3 is priced around $195, this engine has received good reviews indicating good power throughout the rev range.
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Old 04-14-2009, 08:07 PM
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Thanks!

Anyone else??
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Old 04-14-2009, 08:19 PM
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What about the Axial .28?
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How about a STS D28pro 5 ports.
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I dont know you tell me please?
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Nothing in that price range will touch the Picco 28.... probably nothing under 300 will touch it either.

STS made some screaming engines, but their quality has taken a huge hit and parts support is next to nothing. The Axial spec 1 engines are probably the weakest of the 28s available. Their 28 RR is a little better, but it is still a Kingstar. The LRP 28 or one of its twins, the Nsram 28 or SH 28, is fairly powerful, nice to run, easy to break in and tune. Glen
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I have an LRP .28 Spec 3 in my DM-1 and love it. It has tons of power and a pretty decent top end as well. The cost for an LRP is $165 tough to beat for the price. My buddy run a Picco .28 in his and my car seems to have more top end.



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Originally Posted by 98SILVERSTANG
I have an LRP .28 Spec 3 in my DM-1 and love it. It has tons of power and a pretty decent top end as well. The cost for an LRP is $165 tough to beat for the price. My buddy run a Picco .28 in his and my car seems to have more top end.



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If the Picco is tuned and piped properly it will easily beat the Spec 3 on top end... However not everybody has their engines setup correctly so anything can happen........
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Originally Posted by Maximo
If the Picco is tuned and piped properly it will easily beat the Spec 3 on top end... However not everybody has their engines setup correctly so anything can happen........
I don't know about EASILY beating the LRP but I do agree on a tune makes a world of difference. What are you basing the information on?
This link has interesting info on dyno of alot of engines http://hpisavageforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1419


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Piccos make the most power for the buck by far.
 
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i sport a LRP! and a Collari .32
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i have a vspec and a p3-28...the picco kills the vspec in mileage and power by far....both have 7mm restrictor and both are on JP3 pipe and header,same gearing.

the vspec was $300 and the p3-28 was FREE....LOL

but seriously i love my p3-28 and will be buying another one real soon as this one has over 8 gallons on it(and still has the same pinch as the day i got it)
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there is a good youtube video of a DM1 with a LRP 28. Looks like it moves pretty good. thats the next engine im getting after my force 28 takes a dump.
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LRP .28 = CRAZY TORQUE AND POWER!
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